Here is the latest update from Ally Buck, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Coordinator with ShelterBox Canada. She is getting to know the Rotary Clubs and Rotarians that support ShelterBox. Ally is originally from Pictou County, Nova Scotia where she attended the Nova Scotia Community College’s Social Services/Community Development program. She relocated to Kingston, Ontario to attend Queen’s University where she graduated with her BA in Global Development Studies and is a member of the Rotaract Club of Kingston......
ShelterBox Update SEPTEMBER 2026:
Ally Buck
ShelterBox Canada
2010 Winston Park Drive, Suite 200, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7
E: allybuck@shelterboxcanada.org T: 647.695.1339
ShelterBox Canada is a registered Canadian charity (Charity Number 84628 3208 RR0001).
Mailing Address: ShelterBox Canada, 200-2010 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7
Learn more at www.shelterboxcanada.org/actiontoolkit
For Rotary support, please contact Ally Buck, Rotary and Community Fundraising Coordinator & Member of the Rotary Club of West Ottawa at: allybuck@shelterboxcanada.org
Response Update: Venezuela
ShelterBox response teams have carried out rapid needs assessments to understand the situation, what people need, and where they plan to go. ShelterBox is working alongside Rotary in Venezuela to get vital aid like shelter kits, solar lights, blankets, sleeping mats, and other critical aid items to affected families as quickly as possible.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our Venezuela appeal and made this response possible. Our team in-country have provided an update on the situation and humanitarian need. Watch to find out more.
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FLASH FLOODS IN NEPAL:
Dear District 7070 Rotary family,
The last few months have seen an extraordinary number of devastating disasters but as one of our dedicated supporters, we want to keep you appraised of our work around the world. A flash flood swept through northern Nepal on August 26, killing hundreds of people and leaving many thousands homeless. More than 900 people are still missing as entire villages have been destroyed by the floodwaters. The speed and force of the flood caught everyone completely off guard. Homes were engulfed in seconds, leaving families with little chance to escape. Those who managed to reach safety could only watch as their homes, belongings and livelihoods were swept away. ShelterBox is responding. You may DONATE NOW
We are working hard to understand what people need most and are ready to help with emergency aid such as thermal blankets, water filters, family tents and more. Unfortunately, the danger isn't over. There is a risk of further flash flooding in the region, putting even more lives at risk and communities in danger. Please give what you can today. Your donation will help provide emergency shelter and support for families who have lost their homes to the devastating floods in Nepal. LEARN MORE
Thank you for standing with us in times of crisis.
Stephanie Christensen
Executive Director
Please donate now to help save lives around the world.
WHERE WE'RE WORKING NOW:
Read our Current Operations to see more countries your support is working in.
https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/about-shelterbox-canada/
A SHELTERBOX SPEAKER FOR YOUR ROTARY CLUB MEETING:
Looking for speakers this Rotary year? We would love to tell your club even more about ShelterBox and the impact Rotarians make. Request a speaker: https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/actiontoolkit/request-a-speaker/
About ShelterBox Canada: Canada is a registered charity that has been a part of the global ShelterBox network since 2010. We have a team of over 120 volunteers across the country who share their passion with us and help us raise awareness and fundraise across the country. There are ten Canadian ShelterBox Response Team members who work tirelessly with the rest of the International Response Team to deliver aid to families who need it around the world. To learn more about our board and staff click here .
ShelterBox and Rotary are official project partners in international disaster relief. ShelterBox is a registered charity independent of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. Since 2012, we have been neighbours, friends and community leaders. Their aim is to create positive, lasting change in communities at home and all over the world.project partners with Rotary International, a global community of 1.2 million. Rotary has supported ShelterBox from the start when a local club championed the simple idea to package up essential shelter items in our now-iconic ShelterBoxes. As ShelterBox grew, so did Rotary support, and we are now international project partners in disaster relief. This partnership has helped us to become who we are today. Our global network of ShelterBox affiliates, which provides all-round assistance, evolved from Rotary relationships.
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2010 Winston Park Drive, Suite 200, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7
Email: support@shelterboxcanada.org Telephone: 647.695.1339
Is your club interested in having a ShelterBox Presentation at an upcoming meeting? Let us know at support@shelterboxcanada.org